Newly released data shows whites made up 75 percent of PayPal’s executives in 2017, slightly less diverse than average for large Silicon Valley firms.
Workers’ Rights
In the ceaseless push for profits, corporate accountability and safety often take a back seat.
Posted inAccountability, Inequality, Silicon Valley Diversity, The Trump Era, Worked Over, Workers’ Rights
We sued the government for Silicon Valley diversity data
We’re suing the government for diversity data filed by Silicon Valley companies including PayPal, which has waffled on promises to release its data.
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Tesla fan: Autopilot glitches brought peril to road trip
A fan of the electric carmaker who drove his car across the country says he almost crashed a dozen times while driving on autopilot.
Posted inImpact, Inequality, Insult to Injury, Techsploitation, Worked Over, Workers’ Rights
Tesla hit by government investigation after Reveal story
Cal/OSHA says it “takes seriously reports of workplace hazards and allegations of employers’ underreporting recordable work-related injuries.”
Posted inImpact, Inequality, Silicon Valley Diversity, Techsploitation, Workers’ Rights
Jesse Jackson calls out Silicon Valley ‘empty promises’ on diversity
Rev. Jesse Jackson asks tech companies each year to release basic demographic reports they send to the government. This year he’s turning up the heat.
Posted inThe Trump Era, Worked Over, Workers’ Rights
OSHA: Georgia Goodyear plant lapses put employees at serious risk
At a Georgia Goodyear plant, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined the company almost $70,000 for seven serious citations.
Posted inCybersecurity, Inequality, Silicon Valley Diversity, Techsploitation, Workers’ Rights
Palo Alto Networks avoids disclosing diversity data despite shareholder vote
The cybersecurity company used a controversial workaround to avoid disclosing diversity data after a majority of shareholders voted for disclosure.
Posted inGovernment Workers, National Security, The Trump Era, Workers’ Rights
Reveal exposé of Navy shipbuilders sparks law requiring Pentagon study
“These disturbing reports shined a light on defense contractors putting their workers at risk,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Posted inInequality, Uncategorized, Workers’ Rights
Goodyear statement: ‘We fell short’ on safety at plants
“Over the past two years, we fell short of our own expectations for safety, and we mourn the loss of valued coworkers,” a Goodyear spokeswoman said.
Posted inInequality, Silicon Valley Diversity, Techsploitation, Workers’ Rights
Congresswoman to tech firms: ‘You’re hiding something’
Most big Silicon Valley tech firms won’t release diversity job data. “They’re probably covering up their dismal record,” Rep. Barbara Lee said.